Discover how the Selkirk Community Arts Centre has championed local creativity since 1985. Housed in the historic post office building on Manitoba Avenue, explore how this vibrant hub—run by the Gwen Fox Gallery—provides regional artists with a space to showcase their work, offers community art classes, and preserves Selkirk’s cultural heritage.
Discover the inspiring legacy of Dawn MacFarlane, the second female councillor in Selkirk’s history. From her early roots at “Anderson’s Corner” to her 22 years of dedicated public service—including 15 years as Deputy Mayor—explore how she passionately championed local arts, shaped provincial business curricula, and fiercely advocated for the well-being of her community.
Step into one of the largest political rallies in Selkirk’s history! Discover how nearly 2,000 citizens gathered at Selkirk Park in August 1926 for a massive basket picnic headlined by Prime Minister Arthur Meighen, just weeks before his short-lived government collapsed.
Celebrate Canada’s 1967 Centennial through the history of Selkirk’s Centennial School. Built as a landmark community project, explore its early days—from a tragic construction collapse to its vibrant decades of student life, annual operettas, and beloved community traditions.